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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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