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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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