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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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