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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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