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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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