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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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