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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses 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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