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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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