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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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