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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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