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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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