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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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