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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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