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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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