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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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