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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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