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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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