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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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