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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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