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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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