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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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