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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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