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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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