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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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