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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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