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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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