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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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