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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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