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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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