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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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