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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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