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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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