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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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