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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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