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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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