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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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