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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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