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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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