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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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