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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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