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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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