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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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