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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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