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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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