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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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