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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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