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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key 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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