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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education