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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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