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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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