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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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