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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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