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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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