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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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