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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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