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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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