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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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