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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches 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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