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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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