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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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