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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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