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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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