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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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