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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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