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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education