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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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