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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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