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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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