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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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