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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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