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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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