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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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