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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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