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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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