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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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