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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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