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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about 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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