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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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