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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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