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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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