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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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