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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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