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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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