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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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