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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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