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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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