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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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