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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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