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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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