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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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