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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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