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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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