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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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