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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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