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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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