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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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