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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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