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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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