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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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