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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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