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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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