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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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