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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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