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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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