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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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