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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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