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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the exciting 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 most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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