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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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