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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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