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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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