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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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