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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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