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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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