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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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