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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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