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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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