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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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