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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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