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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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