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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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