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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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