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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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