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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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