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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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