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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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