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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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