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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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