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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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