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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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