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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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