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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major 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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