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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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