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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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