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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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