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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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