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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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