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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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