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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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