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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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