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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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