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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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