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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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