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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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