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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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