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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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