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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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