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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations 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 optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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