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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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