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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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