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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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