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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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