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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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