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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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