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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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