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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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