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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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