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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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