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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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