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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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