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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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