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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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