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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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