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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers 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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