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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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