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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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