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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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