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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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