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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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