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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the 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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