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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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