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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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