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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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