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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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