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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores 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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