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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the 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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