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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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