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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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