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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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