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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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