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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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