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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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