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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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