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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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