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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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