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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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