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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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