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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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