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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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