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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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