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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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