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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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