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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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