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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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