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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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