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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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