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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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