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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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