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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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