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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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