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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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