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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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