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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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