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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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