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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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