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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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