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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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