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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different 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 teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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