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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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