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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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