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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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