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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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