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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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