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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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