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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners 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 online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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