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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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