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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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