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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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