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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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