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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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