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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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