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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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