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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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