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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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