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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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