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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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