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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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