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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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