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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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