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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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