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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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