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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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