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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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