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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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