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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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