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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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