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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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