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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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