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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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