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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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