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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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