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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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