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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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