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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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