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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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