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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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