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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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