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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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