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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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