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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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