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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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