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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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