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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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