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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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