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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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