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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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