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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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