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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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