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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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