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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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