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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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