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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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