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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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