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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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