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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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