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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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