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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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