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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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