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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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