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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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