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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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