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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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