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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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