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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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