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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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