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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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