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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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