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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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