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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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