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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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