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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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