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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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