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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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