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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines 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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