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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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