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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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