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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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