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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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