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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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