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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different 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? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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