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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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