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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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