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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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