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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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