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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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