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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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