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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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