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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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