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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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