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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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