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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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