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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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