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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. 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. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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