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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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