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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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