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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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