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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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