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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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