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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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