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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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