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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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