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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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