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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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