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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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