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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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