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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources