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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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