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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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