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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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