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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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