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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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