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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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