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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What 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 optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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