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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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