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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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