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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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