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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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