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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the 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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