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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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