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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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