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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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