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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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