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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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