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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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