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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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