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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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