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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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