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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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