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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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