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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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