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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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