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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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