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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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