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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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