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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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