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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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