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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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