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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines 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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