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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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