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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education