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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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