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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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