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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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