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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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