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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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