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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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