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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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