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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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