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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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