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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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