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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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