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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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