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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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