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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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