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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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