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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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