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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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