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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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