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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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