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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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