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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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