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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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