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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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