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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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