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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education