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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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