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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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