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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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