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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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