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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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