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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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