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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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