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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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