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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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