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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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