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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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