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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations 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 massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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