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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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