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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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