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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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