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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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