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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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