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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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