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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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