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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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