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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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