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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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