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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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