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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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