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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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