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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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