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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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