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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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