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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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