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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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