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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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