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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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