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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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