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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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