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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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