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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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