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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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