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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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