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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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