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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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