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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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