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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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