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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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