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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing 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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