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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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