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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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