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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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