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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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