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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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