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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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