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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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