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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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