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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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