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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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