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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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