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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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