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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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