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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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