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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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