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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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