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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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