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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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