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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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