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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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