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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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