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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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