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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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