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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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