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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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