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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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