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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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