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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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