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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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