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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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