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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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