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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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