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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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