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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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