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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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