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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major 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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