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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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