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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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