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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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