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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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