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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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