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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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