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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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