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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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