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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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