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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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