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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education