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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes 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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