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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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