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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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