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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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