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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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