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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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