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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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