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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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