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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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