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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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