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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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