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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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