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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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