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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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