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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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