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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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