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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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