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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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