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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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