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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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