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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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