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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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