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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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