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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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