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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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