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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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