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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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