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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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