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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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