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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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