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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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