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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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