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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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