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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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