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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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