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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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