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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources