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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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