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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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