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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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