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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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