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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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