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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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