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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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