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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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