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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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