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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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